Japanese symbol for “instill”
つぎ込む
つぎこむ
Romaji: tsugikomu
to invest in; to sink money into; to put into; to lay out (funds)
In Japanese, instill is つぎ込む, read つぎこむ (tsugikomu).
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Meanings
- v5m, vt to invest in; to sink money into; to put into; to lay out (funds); to inject; to impregnate
Written forms: つぎ込む、注ぎ込む、注ぎこむ. Readings: つぎこむ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “instill”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 植える | うえる ueru | to instill (idea, value, etc.); to inculcate |
| 吹き込む | ふきこむ fukikomu | to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to instill |
| 刷り込む | すりこむ surikomu | to instill (a thought, impression, etc.); to imprint (e.g. on one's subconscious) |
| 教え込む | おしえこむ oshiekomu | to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 見込み | みこみ mikomi | hope; promise; possibility |
| 申し込み | もうしこみ moushikomi | application; entry; request |
| 持ち込む | もちこむ mochikomu | to bring in; to take in; to carry in |
| 巻き込む | まきこむ makikomu | to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up |
| 追い込む | おいこむ oikomu | to herd; to drive; to chase |
| 振込 | ふりこみ furikomi | payment made via bank deposit transfer |
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